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Eggplant vs. Burdock root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Eggplant and Burdock root

  • Eggplant has less Vitamin B6, Iron, and Magnesium than Burdock root.
  • Burdock root covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 12% more than Eggplant.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Eggplant, raw and Burdock root, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 2.7% 20% 8.6% 27% 4.4% 10% 0.26% 30% 1.6%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 12% 27% 30% 26% 9% 22% 0.65% 30% 3.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +171.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +355.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.5%
Contains more IronIron +247.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +106.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +112.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +133.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.077mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.232mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.3% 1.4% 6% 0% 9.8% 8.5% 12% 17% 19% 0% 8.8% 17% 3.8%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 10% 0% 7.6% 0% 2.5% 6.9% 5.6% 19% 55% 0% 4% 17% 6.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +116.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +185.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +69.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~23µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 92%
Protein: 0.98 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 5.88 g
Water: 92.3 g
Other: 0.66 g
17% 80%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 17.34 g
Water: 80.09 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more FatsFats +20%
Contains more WaterWater +15.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +194.9%
Contains more OtherOther +34.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 13% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.076 g
21% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.059 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -26.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +131.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Eggplant Burdock root
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggplant Burdock root Opinion
Calories 25kcal 72kcal Burdock root
Protein 0.98g 1.53g Burdock root
Fats 0.18g 0.15g Eggplant
Vitamin C 2.2mg 3mg Burdock root
Net carbs 2.88g 14.04g Burdock root
Carbs 5.88g 17.34g Burdock root
Magnesium 14mg 38mg Burdock root
Calcium 9mg 41mg Burdock root
Potassium 229mg 308mg Burdock root
Iron 0.23mg 0.8mg Burdock root
Sugar 3.53g 2.9g Burdock root
Fiber 3g 3.3g Burdock root
Copper 0.081mg 0.077mg Eggplant
Zinc 0.16mg 0.33mg Burdock root
Phosphorus 24mg 51mg Burdock root
Sodium 2mg 5mg Eggplant
Vitamin A 23IU 0IU Eggplant
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Eggplant
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.38mg Burdock root
Manganese 0.232mg 0.232mg
Selenium 0.3µg 0.7µg Burdock root
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.01mg Eggplant
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.03mg Eggplant
Vitamin B3 0.649mg 0.3mg Eggplant
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.321mg Burdock root
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.24mg Burdock root
Vitamin K 3.5µg 1.6µg Eggplant
Folate 22µg 23µg Burdock root
Choline 6.9mg 11.7mg Burdock root
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.025g Burdock root
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.037g Burdock root
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0.059g Eggplant
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.006mg Eggplant
Threonine 0.037mg 0.026mg Eggplant
Isoleucine 0.045mg 0.03mg Eggplant
Leucine 0.064mg 0.032mg Eggplant
Lysine 0.047mg 0.067mg Burdock root
Methionine 0.011mg 0.009mg Eggplant
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.033mg Eggplant
Valine 0.053mg 0.033mg Eggplant
Histidine 0.023mg 0.031mg Burdock root
Fructose 1.54g Eggplant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Eggplant Burdock root
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Eggplant
10%
Burdock root
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Eggplant
19%
Burdock root

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burdock root
Burdock root is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Burdock root
Burdock root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burdock root
Burdock root is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Burdock root
Burdock root is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Burdock root
Burdock root is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Eggplant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169228/nutrients
  2. Burdock root - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169974/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.